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Cactus Culture for Amateurs. 
Being Descriptions of the various Cactuses grown in this country; 
with Full and Practical Instructions for their Successful Cultivation. By 
W. Warson, Assistant Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Profusely 
Illustrated. In cloth gilt, price 5s. 
Choice British Ferns. 
Descriptive of the most beautiful Variations from the common forms, and 
their Culture. By C. T. Drury, F.L.S. Very accurate Plates, and other 
Illustrations. In cloth gilt, price 2s. 6d. 
Cucumber Culture for Amateurs. 
Including also Melons, Vegetable Marrows, and Gourds. Illustrated. By 
Wed. May. (Price! is: 
Dictionary of Gardening. 
A Practical Encyclopedia of Horticulture, for Amateurs and Professionals. 
Illustrated with upwards of 2440 Engravings. Edited by G. NicHo.nson, 
Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; assisted by Prof. Trail, M.D.. 
Rey. P. W. Myles, B.A., F.L.S., W. Watson, J. Garrett, and other Specialists, 
In 4 vols., large post 4to. Vol. I., A to E, 552pp., 743 Tlustrations; Vol. II., 
F. to O, 544pp., 811 Dlustrations; Vol. III., P to S, 537pp., 564 Illustrations; 
Vol. IV., T to Z, and Supplement of Pronouncing Dictionary, Indices to’ Plants 
for Special Purposes, Recent Introductions, &c. 322 Illustrations. Price 15s. 
each. In Monthly Parts, Price 2s. 6d. 
Garden Pests and their Eradication. 
Containing Practical Instructions for the Amateur to overcome the Enemies 
of the Garden. Illustrated. Price 1s. 
Greenhouse Management for Amateurs. 
Descriptions of the best Greenhouses and Frames, with Instructions for 
Building them, particulars of the various methods of Heating, Illustrated 
Descriptions of the most suitable Plants, with general and special Cultural 
Directions, and all necessary information for the Guidance of the Amateur. 
Magnificently Illustrated. By W. J. May. In cloth gilt, price 5s. 
Mardy Perennials 
AND OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN FLOWERS. 
Descriptions, alphabetically arranged, of the most desirable Plants for 
Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies, including Foliage as well as Flowering 
Plants. Profusely Illustrated. By J. Woop. In cloth, price 5s. 
Mushroom Culture for Amateurs. 
With Full Directions for Successful Growth in Houses, Sheds, Cellars, and 
Pots, on Shelves, and Out of Doors. Illustrated. By W.J. May. Price 1s. 
Roses for Amateurs. 
A Practical Guide to the Selection and Cultivation of the best Roses, both 
for Exhibition or mere Pleasure, by that large section of the Gardening World, 
the Amateur Lover of Roses. TIlustrated. By the Rev. J. Honywoop 
D’Omsrain, Hon. Sec. of the National Rose Society. Price 1s. 
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